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Updates on Utah's wildlife from the DWR

Each week the DWR publishes interesting and informative stories about Utah's wildlife. If you want these stories delivered to your inbox just as soon as we publish them, please sign up for our weekly email.

Nearly 11K boats inspected for aquatic invasive species during Memorial Day weekend

DNR officers, DWR technicians and other agency staff were hard at work inspecting and decontaminating watercraft to prevent quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species — including Eurasian watermilfoil — from Lake Powell and from infested reservoirs outside the state from spreading to other waterbodies in Utah.

Found a baby deer or elk? Don't touch it or take it home

As you are out hiking and camping this summer, don't be surprised if you come across a deer fawn or an elk calf during late May or June. If you do see one, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources requests that you not touch, try to feed or take the baby animal home — doing so can have fatal consequences for the animal and could also result in injury to you.

3 upcoming DWR target shooting events to help increase your skills

If you want to try your hand at some short-range target shooting or learn more about hunting and fishing skills, there are three upcoming events — including the popular Josie Shoot — hosted by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources that you don't want to miss.

Endangered Species Day: 3 Utah conservation success stories

May 16 is Endangered Species Day, making it a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate three Utah species listed under the Endangered Species Act that have made great strides in recovery in the last five years.

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